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Cat Albanese works at her new computer in the front office on Monday Feb. 26.
New office secretary Cat Albanese is welcomed to MSHS
Thomson and the 2023-2024 school year office aides celebrate Thomsons last day with dips and cake at the end of the day.
Thomson enjoys her final days at MSHS
Jennifer Trainor reads over her list of scholarships for the senior class.
Jennifer Trainor helps seniors finance their futures on Free-Money Fridays
Over winter break the hallways were renovated with new carpet, fresh paint, and LED lighting. See the difference above.
Hallway renovations surprise students after winter break
Stacy Thomson and Cory Urban pose with new pet of the front office, Clark the betta fish.
Clark joins the front office staff
Meghan Taylor (12) celebrates with the rest of the COYAC members in the Colorado House of Representatives after the hearing of HB24-1039: Non-Legal Name Changes and HB24-1040: Gender-Affirming Health-Care Provider Study. The bills were drafted all of the legal language was put down by the Legislative Council, because our job as COYAC members, is really to create proposals of things that we see you going through our job is not to write the legal language because, unfortunately, something that the COYAC director has reminded me many times, Taylor said. When I called her at like 9:30pm asking her for help was ‘Meghan you do not have a law degree’. Unfortunately, I do not. Im still in high school. Its really a pain. I wish I did.
Meghan Taylor authors Colorado bill on non-legal name changes
Ethan Anderson (12) stands beside several of his art pieces on display outside of Erin Gocinskis room in the SILC building. He made the piece on the top left, titled Pensive, with charcoal.
Ethan Anderson to attend MCAD to pursue the Arts
Jake Thomson has been playing club baseball since he was 7 years old. I was lucky enough to play for the same travel team for my childhood. I played for Majestic baseball from the time I was 7-15, Thomson said.
Jake Thomson continues his baseball career
Stiles Cluxton (12) excited to begin his life in the real world upon graduating MSHS and finishing the career start program.
Cluxton jumpstarts his automotive career
Paraprofessional Talor Goodloe, takes Austin Durham (10) out of class early to make it through the only wheelchair accessible gate before scheduled fire drill.
Building accessibility issues persist at MSHS
Seniors Hailey and Kate Johnson are excited to take on the season.
Spring Sports Preview: Girls soccer looking to rebuild for a fun season
Last season, the team took home the Tri-Peaks League Championship. With only two graduated seniors gone, the team is packed with experienced athletes for an exciting upcoming season.
Spring Sports Preview: Track and Field begins an exciting season
Nate Gentzel(12), Canon Feist(12), and Jake Thomson are ready for baseball season to begin and have have high hopes for their senior season. I’m proud of the work that everyone has put in this offseason to get to where we are now, and I really feel like this team will be something special, Thomson said.
Spring Sports Preview: Boys Baseball
Madison Sharon (11) and Addie Dorsey (9) smile together with excitement for a new season to start. Girls golf had their preseason meeting on Friday, Feb. 2, and will officially start their season on March 4. Addies an amazing golfer, Madison Sharon (11) said, and Im really excited to play with her.
Girls golf begins their anticipated season March 4
The Cross Country State Championships were held at Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs this year.
Seniors Cody Kelley and Cody Wyman place at the Cross Country State Championships
Manitou Springs Highschools Great Gatsby themed prom will take place on Friday, April 26.
Prom ticket prices soar again
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Social studies teacher Lawrence Housley embraces Colorados social studies standards in his classroom.
Colorado’s inclusive social studies standards are superior to Florida’s
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Juan Carlos’s latest movie “Damsel” came out on March 8.
Review: “Damsel”
Mac Millers fifth mixtape, Best Day Ever, was released March 11, 2011.
Review: Mac Miller “Best Day Ever”
Pensive made with charcoal on paper.
Independent study art gallery: Ethan Anderson
Beket Wendell-Evans, Isaac Boczkiewicz and Meghan Taylor run the script for the spring play for practice at MSHS on Mar. 6. The first rehearsal was on Mar. 5.
A final theater production for class of 2024
Bride by Ali Hazelwood released on February 6, 2024.
Book of the month – February: Bride
At this annual Larrys, MPAC President Kai Jacobson (11) and Vice President Meghan Taylor (11) took liberty in naming and presenting every award given.
The 2023 Larry’s: What to expect of this long standing tradition
The Cast and Crew of Too Many Daughters after arriving back at the High School with their 1st Place Trophy and Outstanding Supporting Actor Award.
MSHS wins Pikes Peak Regional One-Act Competition
At the end of the show, the characters celebrated Beowulf and Gunborg defeating Grendels mother.
MSHS performed their fall play: “Beowulf (and the Bard)”
Henry White (12) in the play Our Town that was performed in the fall of 2021.
Henry White leaves his mark on MSHS theater
Senior Koda Oxford recreates Shakespeares Hamlet. Theater was greatly restricted this year, and thespians were unable to act in traditional ways.
Koda Oxford’s finest hour
Annie Riggin works with Manitou choir teacher Abby Steen in preparation of her All-State Honor Choir performances.
Annie Riggin selected for Colorado All-State Honor Choir
The MSHS Symphonic Band plays the Fight Song as they round the track. The band practices for the parade every year.
MSHS band brings the sound of Homecoming
Lucas Grieb (12) & Lance Warner (12) pose for a band photo, outside in Manitou Springs, CO, with their guitars.
Euphoria: Manitou Springs High School’s up and coming band
Anton Akse (12), principal chair tuba, focuses on how his instrument sounds in the concert hall as opposed to the rehearsal space.
Abeel and Aske play in top youth orchestral group
Boulder Honor Band members Devin Rocha (11) and Hailey Matas (12) at their concert in Boulder.
It’s an Honor to be in Honor Band
Juan Carlos’s latest movie “Damsel” came out on March 8.
Review: “Damsel”
Mac Millers fifth mixtape, Best Day Ever, was released March 11, 2011.
Review: Mac Miller “Best Day Ever”
Bride by Ali Hazelwood released on February 6, 2024.
Book of the month – February: Bride
Sanctuary of the Shadow by Aurora Ascher released on Jan. 10.
Book of the month – January: Sanctuary of the Shadow
The Intern by Michele Campbell was released October 7 of this year.
Book of the month – December: The Intern
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Sports Profiles: Cross Country Runners Naomi Stevens and Kaitlyn Davidson Seek to Find Their Strengths

Sports Profiles: Cross Country Runners Naomi Stevens and Kaitlyn Davidson Seek to Find Their Strengths

Gianni Truscelli, Reporter • October 21, 2015

Cross Country runners Kaitlyn Davidson (10) and Naomi Stevens (11) are teammates for the MSHS cross country program. They seek to excel from their weaknesses and keep moving with their strengths. Davidson...

Brooklyn Mack (10) nudges out Jen Cole (11) in the final moments at the Tri Peak meet. Both girls ran in the low 21 minute range to lead the team to a second place league title.

Girls Finish Second in League Cross Country

Ashley Rodriguez, Senior Reporter • October 20, 2015

Cross country Leagues went as expected. The whole team has been training hard for this race and did exceptionally well. Their leagues race was last Friday, October 16, in Florence. The girls' team...

Boys Soccer Plays Back to Back

Boys’ Soccer Plays Back to Back

Theodore Weiss, Senior Reporter • October 19, 2015

Thursday and Friday were polar opposites for the Manitou Springs Varsity Soccer Team playing back to back games. On Thursday, the soccer team played The Evangelical Christian Academy at home and won 3-0. The...

Josh Elkington (12) playing at home against Saint Marys. Elkington scored the opening goal at both Saint Marys and Salida.

Salida Shows Boys’ Soccer the Exit

Theodore Weiss, Senior Reporter • October 15, 2015

The bus ride to Salida seemed never-ending for the Manitou Springs soccer team, and it felt even longer coming home, as the team lost 5-1. The Mustangs moved to a 3-6 record overall, and 0-2 for league. The...

Mustangs Triumph Over Huskies in Homecoming Thriller

Mustangs Triumph Over Huskies in Homecoming Thriller

Sita Ahlen, Senior Reporter • October 14, 2015

This past Friday, October 9, the Manitou Springs Mustangs won their first football game of the season against the Florence Huskies. It was a tight game that kept the crowd, which was larger than usual...

Alaura Lopez (11) preps a play as the center for the Junior/Freshman team.

Seniors Victorious in Low-Scoring Powder Puff Game

Theodore Weiss, Senior Reporter • October 13, 2015

  Usually footballs games at Richardson Field are played on the Friday Night Lights, but to kick off homecoming for Manitou Springs High School, a game of Powder-Puff was played Monday night....

In retro uniforms, boys soccer shuts out Savages

In retro uniforms, boys’ soccer shuts out Savages

Gianni Truscelli and Ted Weiss • October 9, 2015

Lamar travelled 3 hours to play the Mustangs. Coach Benjamin Mack told the team "give them the longest bus ride possible" and that is exactly what the team did. The soccer team showed their senior...

Lucas Draxton (25) carries the ball against La Junta. Lucass brother Gabe, is a senior who also plays football.

Football Team Hopes To Tackle Past Mistakes

Theodore Weiss, Senior Reporter • October 6, 2015

The Manitou Springs High School football team dropped to a 0-5 record for this season, as last Friday they lost 0-47 away at La Junta. Senior wide receiver and defensive back Dominic Archuleta thinks...

(12) Katie Mckiel spikes a ball against La Junta. Mckiel recently committed to University of Tampa who are reigning Division 2 champions.

Volleyball Kills La Junta

Theodore Weiss, Senior Reporter • October 5, 2015

The ride home for La Junta's Volleyball team was most likely grueling and a lot longer than they wanted. Manitou beat La Junta in 3 sets this last Saturday. The team, lead by seniors Angela Jensen,...

Manitou Soccer Team Faces Loss of the Field

Manitou Soccer Team Faces Loss of the Field

Staff, Staff • October 2, 2015

The Manitou Springs High school soccer game was scheduled to play at home against Lamar Tuesday. However, the soccer game was cancelled due to inclement weather. Although they didn't play, Manitou lost...

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